Hello r/permaculture,
I’m sharing a video (https://youtu.be/SQavUbSkYhU) from our permaculture project in Si Sa Ket, Thailand, where we’ve been transforming a former rice field. While the video focuses on ‘smiles’, it’s really a reflection on how we navigate the challenges of implementing permaculture in a real-world setting.
We’ve faced issues like stray dog predation on our ducks and chickens, balancing animal integration, and the financial considerations of sustainable solutions. However, these challenges have become opportunities to apply permaculture principles like ‘integrate rather than segregate’ and ‘use small and slow solutions.’
For example, our approach to the stray dog problem wasn’t to build a wall, but to train and integrate guard dogs into our system. This not only solved a practical issue but also created a positive dynamic within the farm.
The ‘smiles’ we share are a testament to the resilience and yield we find within these systems. They demonstrate that permaculture isn’t just about technical design, but also about fostering positive relationships with the land and its inhabitants.
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